The Adairsville Tigers boys soccer team earned its first win of the season Wednesday at Mt. Zion-Carroll taking a 3-2 non-region victory. Kyden Silverberg scored for the Tigers in the first half to help Adairsville to a 1-1 tie at halftime. After falling behind 2-1, Arthur Leffler knotted the score at 2-2 with a goal on a penalty kick. With approximately two minutes remaining, Blade Benefield scored the game-winner for the Tigers. “We were sloppy at times,” said Adairsville coach John Terrell. “We are getting closer to being at full strength but still haven’t played a game with our full preseason starting lineup. Region play begins next week and we hope to have everyone back.” The Tigers host Woodland Friday. ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 6, MT. ZION-CARROLL 0 Lizzie LeMay scored a hat trick in the first 19 minutes Wednesday night at Mt. Zion-Carroll as the Lady Tigers cruised to a 6-0 win over the host Eagles. Jordyn Hartline, Gabi Becerra, and Jacksyn Elrod each had an assist on the LeMay goals that were scored in the 10th, 11th, and 19th minutes of the first half. Elrod gave Adairsville a 4-0 lead in the 36th minute off an assist from Becerra as the Lady Tigers carried the four-goal advantage to the halftime locker room. In the second half, Victoria Loudon scored unassisted in the 57th minute and Jessica Hogue fed an assist to Annie McCormick for the Lady Tigers’ 6-0 lead in the 61st minute. The Adairsville girls (4-1) host Woodland Friday night.

Region 7-5A top-seeded Calhoun led at the end of each quarter Wednesday night but the Lady Canes stayed within striking range throughout before falling to the Yellow Jackets, 55-50, in the region tournament semifinals. Region Player of the Year, Britiya Curtis scored a game-high 23 points to lead the Lady Jackets. Sa’Niah Dorsey also reached double figures for Calhoun with 11 points. Calhoun led 18-7 at the end of the opening eight minutes and 28-21 at halftime. Cartersville narrowed its deficit to 42-40 heading into the fourth quarter. Kaytlin Arnold powered the Cartersville offense with 19 points. Ansley Griffin finished with 13. Ja’Kayah Draughn contributed nine. Nayel Camper had four points. Senai Camper and Taff Bradley added two points each. Calhoun (21-4) advances to Friday night’s championship game at 7 p.m. where the Lady Jackets will face Hiram. Hiram edged Dalton 40-39 in the other region semifinal Wednesday. Cartersville (16-9) will play Dalton in the region's third-place game Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Calhoun High School. HIRAM 60, CARTERSVILLE BOYS 40 The third-ranked Hiram boys led Cartersville 27-19 at halftime and extended their lead to 46-29 by the end of the third quarter in an eventual 60-40 win over the Hurricanes in the Region 7-5A semifinals Wednesday night in Calhoun. Four Hornets — Jay Boyd, Chase Tyler, Walt Matthew, and Sekai Lockhart — finished with double-digit scoring. Boyd had 15 points. Tyler scored 14. Matthew and Lockhart added 10 points each. Jaylen Scott led Cartersville with 13 points. DJ Cain scored nine. Parnel Gamble finished with six. Romo Pace contributed five points. Ced McClinic posted four. Jamauri Brice and Kaden Baldwin added two and one points, respectively. Hiram (23-2) advances to the Region 7-5A championship game Friday night against the host Calhoun Yellow Jackets. Cartersville (12-15) will square off with Cass in the region’s third-place game at Calhoun on Friday at 5:30 p.m. CALHOUN 67, CASS BOYS 62 The Cass and Calhoun boys teams split their regular season games with each team winning on the other’s home court. Wednesday night, Calhoun won the rubber matchup, 67-62, on the Yellow Jackets’ home floor in the semifinals of the Region 7-5A tournament. Calhoun led 17-14 after one quarter; 36-27 at the intermission; and 51-42 at the end of the third quarter before holding on for a five-point win. Dylan Faulkner led the Yellow Jackets with 23 points. Daniel Streete tossed in 11 and Emaree Winston scored 10 points for Calhoun. KJ Rogers paced the Colonels with 23 points. Jakai Baldwin followed with 14. Jelani Hames scored 13 points. Jayden Foster contributed seven. Sacovie White chipped in with six and Kevin Henderson added two for Cass. Calhoun (14-11) reaches Friday’s Region 7-5A championship game against Hiram at 8:30 p.m. Cass (13-13) will play Cartersville Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the region’s third-place game at Calhoun High School.

The Wildcats posted five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning Tuesday night to take control and head to victory in a back-and-forth contest with the visiting Decatur Bulldogs. Woodland led 3-0 after two innings before Decatur scored twice in the third and added two more runs in the top of the fifth to grab a 4-3 lead. Woodland’s rally in the bottom of the fifth closed out the scoring in an 8-4 Wildcats win. Coby Barrett (1 IP, 0R, 2H, 1BB, 1K) picked up the pitching win for Woodland in relief of starter Rowan Billings (4 IP, 4ER, 3H, 5BB, 6K). Austin Daves (2 IP, 0R, 3H, 0BB, 3K) collected a two-inning save. Ayden Ray finished with three hits and two RBIs for the Wildcats. Mason Williams drove in two runs with one double while Conner Stermer added one hit. The loss dropped Decatur to 1-2 on the season. Woodland (1-1) is scheduled to visit Villa Rica Thursday in a 5:55 p.m. start.

The Adairsville Lady Tigers won a low-scoring battle with Ringgold Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the Region 6-AAA tournament at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, 37-27. Adairsville led at each quarter stop and shut out Ringgold in the fourth quarter. The win not only advances the Lady Tigers to a region semifinal game Thursday night, but it also secures a state tournament berth next week. The Lady Tigers led 11-10 at the end of the first quarter; 26-19 at halftime; and 33-27 at the end of the third quarter. NaXyria Roberts scored 16 points to pace Adairsville. Analee Morris scored eight. Aliya McBryde contributed six points. Alissa Winters tossed in five and Megan Gregory added two points for the Tigers. Brooke Baldwin led Ringgold (10-15) with seven points. Adairsville (13-12) will challenge top-seeded host Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe in the region semifinals Thursday night at 7 p.m.

Cartersville scored single runs in the bottom of the sixth and seventh innings Tuesday night at Richard Bell Field to send the Purple Hurricanes’ game with Campbell to extra innings. The Canes then won the game in the bottom of the eighth with a walk-off base on balls. The Spartans (0-1) led 2-0 through five innings with single runs in the top of the first and top of the fifth before Cartersville made the comeback. Luke Miller singled home Harrison Childers for the Hurricanes’ first in the bottom of the sixth. Childers had doubled to start the frame. In the seventh, Cartersville scored on two walks and an infield error to make the score 2-2. In the Canes’ eighth, walks to Paul Gamble and Trip Bradley plus a Ryan Johnson bunt that was misplayed by the Campbell pitcher for an error loaded the bases. Miles Owen then coaxed a five-pitch walk for the Purple Hurricanes’ winning run. Caden Carroll (3 IP, 1ER, 4H, 3BB, 3K) made the pitching start for Cartersville. Geoffrey Gore (3 IP, 1R, 0ER, 2H, 1BB, 6K) tossed the fourth through sixth innings. Phillip Schiltz (2 IP, 0R, 0H, 0BB, 2K) collected the pitching win by working the final two scoreless frames. Cartersville had only four hits in the win. In addition to the hits by Childers and Miller in the sixth. Owen and Caleb Daniel added one hit apiece. Ryan Gold had two hits and one RBI to lead the Campbell offense. Cartersville (1-0) visits Etowah Friday night at 6 p.m. CASS 6, SOUTHEAST WHITFIELD 1 The Colonels grabbed a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning Tuesday night and never trailed in a 6-1 season-opening win at home over Southeast Whitfield. Cass added a single run in the fourth inning and three more in the sixth. The lone run by the Raiders (0-2) was a solo home run by Brady Ensley in the top of the fifth that made the score 3-1 at the time. Carson Hill (5 IP, 1ER, 2H, 0BB, 7K) made the start on the mound for the Colonels. Trenton Payne (1 IP, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 2K) and Devan Hutchinson (1 IP, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 3K) closed out the Cass win. The Colonels managed only four hits. Justin Peace (2 RBIs), Jesiel Moctezuma, Cayden Roberts, and Payne (double) finished with one hit each. Cass (1-0) travels to Southeast Whitfield Thursday for a 5:30 p.m. first pitch.

Georgia Highlands swept a doubleheader Monday with visiting Point University. The Chargers won the opener 13-9 and blanked the Skyhawks 10-0 in the second game. Hudson Sapp and Jay Murdock had three hits each in the first game. Sapp also had a walk and two RBIs. Murdock’s hits included a double and one RBI. Zayd Brannigan finished with two hits including a double and three RBIs. Austin Slate also had a two-hit game. Game 1 starter Bryce Clark worked four innings to collect his second win of the year. He struck out four. Ryan Well (1 IP, 4R, 3ER, 2BB, 2K) and Cason Rich (2 IP, 3ER, 5H, 6K) pitched in relief for the Chargers. In Game 2, Oliver Wood (5 IP, 0R, 1H, 2K) and Davis Mortland (1 IP, 0R, 0H, 1K) combined to blank Point. Barrett Eldridge led the Chargers’ offense with four hits. Sapp finished with two hits and three RBIs. Parker Poteet (RBI), Trevor Lovett, Conner Faulkner (2 RBIs), Trippe Moore (RBI), and Cole Turner (RBI) added one hit each. Georgia Highlands (8-1) hosts Cleveland State CC Tuesday prior to a three-game series with Wabash Valley College Friday and Saturday at Rome’s Advent Health Stadium.

The Adairsville Tigers posted runs in four of their six offensive frames Monday night and had three pitchers combine to scatter just four hits in a 6-2 season opening win at home over Dominion Christian. Kaiden Coker (1 IP, 0R, 2H) was credited with the pitching win for Adairsville after working a scoreless fifth inning in relief of starter Jack Whitley (4 IP, 2ER, 2H, 6BB, 4K). Jack Nelson (2 IP, 0R, 0H, 0BB, 4K) closed out the final two innings for the Tigers. Evan Sanders finished with two hits for Adairsville. Luke Altizer (double, 2 RBIs), Peyton Bowen (RBI double), Jarrett Scott (RBI), Landon O’Neal (RBI), Chris Roper (double), Tyler Driggers, and Jack Nelson added one hit each. Adairsville (1-0) hosts Sonoraville Thursday in another non-region game at 5:30 p.m.

The Cartersville girls and boys basketball teams secured state tournament berths Monday night with first-round region tournament wins over Cass and Dalton, respectively. The Cass boys also punched their ticket to the state playoffs with a first-round tournament win over Woodland. CARTERSVILLE GIRLS 53, CASS 46 The Lady Canes won a back-and-forth tilt with rival Cass Monday night, 53-46, in the first round of the Region 7-5A tournament in Calhoun. Cartersville led 19-9 after one quarter and 28-21 at halftime before Cass stormed back to carry a 39-34 lead into the fourth quarter. The Lady Canes surged back ahead in the final quarter, outscoring the Lady Colonels 19-7 for a seven-point win. Ansley Griffin and Nayel Camper led Cartersville with 12 points each. Campbell Rogers followed with 10. Taff Bradley and KK Arnold finished with seven and six points, respectively. Olivia Woods led Cass with 14 points. Kiana McDaniel scored 12. Nevaeh Woods contributed eight points and KK Evans added seven for the Lady Colonels in their loss. With their win, Cartersville (16-8) advances to the Region 7-5A semifinals Wednesday night to play No. 1-seed Calhoun on the Lady Jackets’ home floor. The win also locks in a state playoff berth for the Lady Canes who can earn a home state playoff game with a win over Calhoun. Cass has its season end with a 14-11 record. CARTERSVILLE BOYS 74, DALTON 67 The Purple Hurricanes rallied in the second half Monday night for a come-from-behind win over Dalton, 74-67, in the opening round of the Region 7-5A tournament at Calhoun High School. The Catamounts led Cartersville 19-13 after one quarter and 41-27 at halftime before the Canes surged to the lead in the third quarter. Cartersville outscored Dalton 24-7 in the third quarter and held on in the final period for a seven-point win. For the Canes, it was their third win in their last four games. Ced McClinic led the Canes with 17 points. Romo Pace followed with 14. Parnel Gamble contributed 13 points and Jaylen Scott scored 11. DJ Cain tossed in eight points. Kaden Baldwin had five. Tyren Milner chipped in four points and Collin Fletcher added two. Eli Burt led the Catamounts with 21 points. Chaz Ramsey scored 16 and Kobi Cooper added 14 points in Dalton’s loss. With their victory, Cartersville (12-14) advances to the Region 7-5A semifinals Wednesday night to play top-seeded and 3rd-ranked Hiram. The Canes also secure a state playoff berth next week and would host a first-round state tournament game with a win Wednesday night. Dalton’s season ends with a 16-9 mark. CASS BOYS 52, WOODLAND 49 For the second time in four nights, the Cass Colonels fended off a severe challenge from the Woodland Wildcats. Cass edged Woodland 56-54 last Friday night in both teams’ final regular season game and the final region standings pitted the same two teams against one another in the first round of the Region 7-5A tournament Monday night in Calhoun. This time Woodland carried a seven-point lead into the final eight minutes but the Colonels' full-court pressure generated their offense in the fourth quarter for a come-from-behind win. Woodland led 14-8 after the first quarter before Cass grabbed a 26-23 lead at the intermission. The Wildcats outscored the Colonels 16-6 in the third quarter to take a 39-32 advantage but Cass would rally in the final period. The Colonels won the fourth quarter 20-10 to escape with a three-point win, 52-49. Sacovie White scored 14 points to pace the Colonels. KJ Rogers and Jayden Foster finished with eight points each. Jelani Hames scored seven. Jakai Baldwin contributed six points. Devin Henderson pitched in five points and Kevin Henderson added two for Cass. Brelace Williams led the Wildcats with a game-high 22 points. Isaiah Livsey posted 16 points and Zyon Heath added six points for Woodland. "We were down nine in the fourth quarter and just came back and found a way to win," said Colonels' head coach Kevin Cunningham. "I'm so proud of these guys and the way they battled to find a way to win. Hopefully, we can stay motivated and find a way to beat Calhoun." With their victory, Cass (13-12) moves into the Region 7-5A semifinals Wednesday against host Calhoun. The win also guarantees a state tournament berth for the Colonels next week. Cass can secure a home, state playoff game with a win Wednesday over the Yellow Jackets. Woodland has its season come to an end with a 2-24 record. DALTON 59, WOODLAND GIRLS 23 Emma Hefner and Grace Ridley scored 12 points each Monday afternoon to help lead Dalton over the Woodland girls, 59-23, in the opening round of the Region 7-5A tournament in Calhoun. Dalton built a 33-9 lead by halftime and was not threatened. Morgan Echols scored eight points for the Lady Cats. Megan Schultz tossed in six and Indya Coaxum added five points for Woodland. Dalton advances to the semifinals Wednesday to play Hiram. Woodland’s season ends with a 2-24 record.

It is a busy time of year for local Bartow County athletes across the country at the pro and collegiate level. Winter sports continue to approach their post-season playoffs while Spring sports have started their seasons. In total this week, Athletes Beyond Bartow has updates on more than three dozen contributors around the nation. PRO BASKETBALL ASHTON HAGANS — Greensboro Swarm (NBA G-League; 3rd-year pro; Cartersville native; Kentucky; Newton HS) … scored 10 points with six assists, five steals, and three rebounds in the Swarm’s 138-137 home win last Friday over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Hagans also had eight points with seven assists and three boards last Wednesday in a 128-119 loss at home to the Salt Lake City Stars. Greensboro (7-10) is tied for tenth in the 15-team Eastern Conference of the NBA G-League. This week the Swarm plays at the Motor City Cruise Monday night and Wednesday afternoon. A.J. MOSBY — Sudbury Five (6th-year pro; NBL-Canada; Alcorn State; Cartersville HS) … poured in 21 points with two assists and a pair of rebounds as Sudbury beat the visiting Newfoundland Rogues Sunday 113-105. The Five (5-3) play at Newfoundland Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday this week. BASKETBALL BRAXTON BENHAM — Berry College (So., Cass HS) … scored 19 points and added five rebounds, four steals, and three assists Friday night in an 85-67 win at Sewanee-University of the South. Sunday he scored three points with three boards, three assists, and two steals in a 77-68 victory at Centre College (Kentucky). Berry (22-2, 13-0 Southern Athletic Association) will seek to continue their 14-game winning streak Wednesday at Oglethorpe. The SAA Tournament starts Sunday on campus sites. ZAYLAN CHANEY — Lincoln Memorial University (Fr., Cartersville resident, Legacy Academy) … was 2-for-2 from the floor and made one free throw Saturday in a Railsplitters’ 83-68 home win over Coker College. LMU (24-2, 14-1 South Atlantic Conference) visits Limestone Wednesday and Lenoir-Rhyne Saturday in conference action. JUSTICE HAYES — Point University (So., Cass HS) … started but played just 10 minutes scoring one point in an 82-77 overtime win last Thursday at St. Andrews University (North Carolina). Saturday he scored three points and had one rebound in a 93-52 win at home over Southeastern Baptist College (Mississippi). The Skyhawks host Tennessee Wesleyan Tuesday night and travel to Columbia International Saturday. DiANTHONY HEATHCOCK — Columbia International University (Jr., Woodland HS) … scored nine points, grabbed five rebounds, and added one assist and one steal Saturday in an 85-59 loss at 3rd-ranked Union College (Kentucky). The Rams (13-12, 12-10 Appalachian Athletic Conference) visit Bluefield College (Virginia) Tuesday and host Point University Saturday night. T.J. HORTON — Georgia Highlands CC (So., Cartersville HS) … scored eight points with five assists, four rebounds, and two steals in the Chargers’ 77-74 home win last Wednesday over Central Georgia Tech. GHC (14-8, 8-0 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association) plays at Central Georgia Tech Monday night, entertains Southern Crescent Tech Wednesday night, and visits Andrew College Saturday afternoon. KEARA McDANIEL — Toccoa Falls College (Fr., Cass HS) … appeared in the Screaming Eagles’ 66-51 win at home last Tuesday over Pensacola Christian but had no stat line in limited minutes. Toccoa Falls (18-6, 8-1) plays at Paine College Wednesday night. JAYLON PUGH — Lander University (Grad student, Cartersville HS) … had one rebound and one assist last Wednesday in the Bearcats’ 81-63 win at home over Augusta University. He added two assists, one steal, and one rebound Saturday in a 63-62 loss at the 24th-ranked University of North Georgia. Lander (17-7, 9-5 Peach Belt Conference) hosts Georgia College Wednesday night and makes the trip to Georgia Southwestern State Saturday afternoon. LONDAISHA SMITH — Alderson Broaddus University (So., Cass HS) … scored five points, collected four rebounds, and added three steals and an assist last Wednesday in an 81-72 loss at Frostburg State. Saturday Smith had 14 points, six boards, and one steal in the Battlers’ 95-74 loss to visiting Fairmont State. ABU (5-18, 4-14 Mountain East Conference) entertains West Virginia State Wednesday night and travels to the University of Charleston (West Va.) Saturday night. NAKIYAH WASHINGTON — Piedmont University (Sr., Adairsville HS) … totaled 38 points, 24 rebounds, nine steals, and seven assists last week as the Lions went 1-2. Her totals included a 19-point, 12-rebound, double-double last Tuesday in a 73-61 loss at LaGrange College. The Lions also beat Covenant College 71-63 Friday night and lost to visiting Berea College (Kentucky) on Saturday, 64-48. Piedmont (13-10, 9-5 Collegiate Conference of the South) has home games Tuesday night against Wesleyan College and Saturday afternoon vs. Maryville College (Tennessee). TENNIS EMILY BUSH — Young Harris College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … with partner Marcko Ferreira Catarina lost at Line 3 doubles Saturday, 7-5. Bush also fell in her Line 5 singles match 7-6, 6-3 as YHC lost 7-0 at home to Tusculum. Sunday her doubles team lost 6-2 at Line 2 doubles and she dropped a 6-4, 6-3 decision at Line 4 singles. The Mountain Lions have an exhibition match at D-I Western Carolina Friday afternoon, play at North Greenville Saturday afternoon, and will host Carson-Newman Sunday. CONNOR GUNNELL — Shorter University (Jr., Woodland HS) … with partner Caleb Harper lost a 6-1 decision at Line 3 doubles and fell in a 6-3, 6-0 Line 5 singles match as the Hawks lost 4-3 at home Saturday to Christian Brothers University. Shorter (0-1) travels to Lee University Tuesday. EMILY SURCEY — Mississippi State University (So., Cass HS) … last Friday in a 4-1 team win over Belmont University, Surcey partnered with teammate Chloe Cirotte for a 6-2 win at Line 3 doubles. She was down a set at Line 6 singles and tied 2-2 in the second set when her match was halted after MSU had secured the team victory. In a 7-0 home win Friday over Alabama A&M, Surcey won at Line 4 singles 6-1, 7-5. The Bulldogs (10-1) have a week off on the schedule before making a West Coast swing to play at Cal Poly and at UC Santa Barbara. They will also square off with Oregon while at UCSB. TRACK & FIELD STEPHEN SMITH — Kennesaw State University (Jr., Cass HS) … finished third Saturday in pole vault at the Vanderbilt University Indoor Music City Challenge in Nashville. Smith cleared 4.80m (15’7½”). The next meet for the Owls is the JDL DMR Invite in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Friday and Saturday. ERIC TOVIAVE — Belmont University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … finished 55th (24.09) in the 200-meter dash last Friday at the Vanderbilt Indoor Music City Challenge. He was also scheduled for the 60-meter hurdles on Saturday but did not start. The Bruins travel to Chicago Sunday and Monday for the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championship. GOLF BUCK BRUMLOW — University of Georgia (So., Cartersville HS) … fired a 2-under-par 70 Sunday in the opening round of the Puerto Rico Classic helping the Bulldogs to second place on the leaderboard with two rounds remaining. The tournament continues Monday and Tuesday on the par 72, 7,506-yard Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. After one round, East Tennessee State leads UGA, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ole Miss in the top five. WRESTLING KYLE GOLLHOFER — University of Northern Iowa (R-So., Woodland HS) … won his 125-pound bout 8-6 last Friday night in a home match but the Panthers lost to 3rd-ranked Iowa State 19-12. UNI visits 18th-ranked Wisconsin Saturday night. CALEB HENSON — Virginia Tech (Fr., Woodland HS) … ranked No. 8 nationally in the 149-pound weight class, Henson earned an early escape in the third period and added a takedown late in the period to pick up a 4-0 win over Wil Guida of North Carolina last Friday. The Hokies went on to defeat the Tar Heels 28-8. Virginia Tech (9-3) closes out the dual meet conference schedule Friday night at home against Virginia. BRYCE KRESHO — Franklin & Marshall (Fr., Cass HS) … lost a 6-2 decision last Friday night in the Diplomats’ 29-12 victory over Millersville University. Franklin & Marshal heads to Penn in early March for the EIWA Championships. JORDAN MITCHELL — Life University (R-Jr., Cass HS) … won a technical fall Friday in the Running Eagles’ 42-0 win at Brewton-Parker College. He also won by medical forfeit Saturday in a 39-6 team win at St. Thomas University (Florida). Life will host the Appalachian Athletic Conference Championships Saturday in Marietta. JAXON SMITH — University of Maryland (R-Fr., Woodland HS) … ranked No. 17 nationally in the 197-pound weight class, Smith pinned his opponent as the Terrapins rallied late for a 19-18 win over visiting Purdue. Maryland (9-8) hosts Binghamton Friday night and visits Columbia Sunday. SOFTBALL LAINEY BAKER — Samford University (Fr., Woodland HS) … made two appearances in a doubleheader at Southern Miss Sunday pitching a total of three innings. She allowed three earned runs on five hits and recorded five strikeouts. Baker was charged with the pitching loss in Game 2. The Bulldogs (1-2) had a home win Friday over Seton Hall and split Sunday with Southern Miss. Samford will play Ball State twice, Belmont, Lindenwood, and UAB Friday through Sunday at the UAB Classic. COLBI BALLARD — Shorter University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … started in the outfield in four of six games played by the Hawks at the UA-Huntsville Chillout this past weekend. At the plate, she was 3-for-8 with three walks and four RBIs. Ballard also stole two bases. Shorter finished 3-3 in the tournament with wins over Spring Hill College (Ala.), Kentucky State University, and Miles College. The losses were to Kentucky Wesleyan College, Lincoln Memorial University, and Carson-Newman University. The Hawks (3-6) welcome Union University (Tenn.) Saturday and Sunday in a three-game Gulf South Conference series. PRESLY EDWARDS — Wesleyan College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … went 1-for-3 with one walk in a pair of losses last Wednesday at Middle Georgia State. The Wolves (0-3) host College of Coastal Georgia Friday and Sewanee-University of the South Sunday in a doubleheader. ANSLEY EVANS — Reinhardt University (So., Woodland HS) … made a start at third base last Wednesday and went 1-for-3 at the plate as the Eagles beat LaGrange College 4-1. Reinhardt also won Game 2 of that doubleheader at LaGrange. The Eagles (3-1) host Thomas University (Ga.) Saturday afternoon in a doubleheader. ERYN LEE — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cass HS) … was 1-for-6 with a walk, two RBIs, and a pair of stolen bases last Wednesday in an Eagles doubleheader sweep at LaGrange College. Reinhardt (3-1) will take on visiting Thomas University (Ga.) Saturday in a doubleheader. RACHAEL LEE — Gulf Coast State CC (Fr., Cass HS) … in a pair of home starts and wins against Enterprise State CC, Lee was 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, four runs scored, and one RBI. GCSCC also had a loss to Miami Dade CC and a win over Lurleen B. Wallace CC Sunday in the Visit Dothan Invitational but the stats for those games were not immediately available. The Commodores (7-2) play at Florida State Jacksonville in a doubleheader Friday and make the trip to Seminole State CC Saturday for two games. HOPE SHORT — Shorter University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … entered to play second base and went 0-for-1 at the plate in the Hawks’ 6-4 win last Friday over Spring Hill College. Shorter (3-6) hosts a three-game series with Union University (Tenn.) Saturday and Sunday. ALEXA VARNER — Shorter University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … made four appearances and was 0-for-3 at the plate with one run scored as the Hawks beat Spring Hill College, Kentucky State University, and Miles College, but lost to Carson Newman University this past weekend at the UA-Huntsville Charger Chillout. Shorter (3-6) also suffered losses to Kentucky Wesleyan and Lincoln Memorial University in the event. They host Union University (Tenn.) this weekend. BASEBALL COLT McKIBBEN — Lee University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … made a three-inning start on the mound last Wednesday but received no decision in an eventual 10-7 home loss to Lincoln Memorial. McKibben allowed no runs on one hit and one hit batsman facing ten batters. He recorded three strikeouts. He added a relief appearance Sunday in an 8-7 home win over Mars Hill University. He entered to start the eighth inning ahead 8-6 and retired two outs in the eighth allowing one earned run on three hits and one walk. 11th-ranked Lee (3-4) hosts Young Harris College Tuesday and plays a three-game Gulf South Conference series Friday and Saturday at Alabama-Huntsville. DREW ROTHSCHILD — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … after going 5-for-12 with three RBIs in his first four games with the Stallions, Rothschild was 0-for-3 last Tuesday in a 10-3 loss at Tallahassee CC. ABAC (2-6) plays at USC Salkehatchie Tuesday, at Santa Fe CC (Fla.) Friday, and hosts Wallace-Dothan Saturday. DEVIN WARNER — Georgia Gwinnett College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … finished 1-for-9 at the plate as the 7th-ranked Grizzlies swept a three-game home series with 24th-ranked Taylor University Friday and Saturday. He also coaxed a pair of walks and was hit by a pitch. Georgia Gwinnett (5-1) hosts two games against Thomas University (Ga.) and two games with West Virginia Tech Friday and Saturday. PRESTON WELCHEL — Tennessee Wesleyan College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … starting at DH or in right field, Welchel went 4-for-7 at the plate with two walks, four runs scored, and three RBIs during a three-game last Friday and Saturday of the University of Northwestern Ohio. The Bulldogs (6-0) host Truett McConnell University for three games Friday and Saturday. COHEN WILBANKS — Georgia Gwinnett College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … in three starts against visiting Taylor University last weekend, Wilbanks was 2-for-5 with one home run and two walks. The catcher was also hit by one pitch as the Grizzlies swept the series. 7th-ranked Georgia Gwinnett (5-1) hosts two games against Thomas University (Ga.) and two games with West Virginia Tech Friday and Saturday. DAVIS WILLIAMS — Birmingham-Southern College (So., Cartersville HS) … earned saves in a pair of Panthers’ wins Friday and Saturday at 3rd-ranked Trinity University (Texas). Williams totaled 2⅓ innings pitched yielding no runs on one hit and two walks while striking out two. The Panthers (2-1) host the BSC Spring Classic Friday through Sunday and will play 2nd-ranked LaGrange College, Millsaps College, and 21st-ranked East Texas Baptist University during the tournament. JORDAN WILKIE — Augusta University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … the Jaguars’ first baseman was 1-for-4 and scored a run in a 7-6 home loss to Erskine College last Tuesday. Augusta (1-3) also had a three-game home series with UVA-Wise canceled this past weekend. The Jags host Emmanuel College Tuesday before starting Peach Belt Conference play Friday through Sunday at Young Harris College.

Basketball tournament schedules for Region 6-AAA and Region 7-AAAAA. The top four teams from each tournament will advance to the state playoffs. Teams reaching the tournament championship games on Friday will host a first round state playoff game. Girls Region 6-AAA At Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Monday (2/13) #6 Ridgeland vs. #7 LaFayette, 4:00 #5 Ringgold vs. #8 Gordon Lee, 7:00 Tuesday (2/14) #4 Adairsville vs. #5 Ringgold/#8 Gordon Lee, 4:00 #3 Bremen vs. #6 Ridgeland/#7 Lafayette, 7:00 Thursday (2/16) #2 Coahulla Creek vs. #3 Bremen/#6 Ridgeland/#7 LaFayette, 4:00 #1 Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe vs. #4 Adairsville/#5 Ringgold/#8 Gordon Lee, 7:00 Friday (2/17) Consolation: , 4:00 Championship: , 7:00 Girls Region 7-AAAAA At Calhoun Monday (2/13) #3 Dalton vs. #6 Woodland, 4:00 #4 Cartersville vs. #5 Cass, 7:00 Wednesday (2/15) #2 Hiram vs. #3 Dalton/#6 Woodland, 4:00 #1 Calhoun vs. #4 Cartersville/#5 Cass, 7:00 Friday (2/17) Consolation: , 4:00 Championship: , 7:00 Boys Region 6-AAA At Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Monday (2/13) #6 Gordon Lee vs. #7 Ridgeland, 5:30 #5 Coahulla Creek vs. #8 Bremen, 8:30 Tuesday (2/14) #4 Ringgold vs. #5 Coahulla Creek/#8 Bremen, 5:30 #3 LaFayette vs. #6 Gordon Lee/#7 Ridgeland, 8:30 Thursday (2/16) #2 Adairsville vs. #3 LaFayette/#6 Gordon Lee/#7 Ridgeland, 5:30 #1 Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe vs. #4 Ringgold/#5 Coahulla Creek/#8 Bremen, 8:30 Friday (2/17) Consolation: , 5:30 Championship: , 8:30 Boys Region 7-AAAAA At Calhoun Monday (2/13) #3 Cass vs. #6 Woodland, 5:30 #4 Dalton vs. #5 Cartersville, 8:30 Wednesday (2/15) #2 Calhoun vs. #3 Cass/#6 Woodland, 5:30 #1 Hiram vs. #4 Dalton/#5 Cartersville, 8:30 Friday (2/17) Consolation: , 5:30 Championship: . 8:30

Georgia Highlands softball has struggled to a 1-9 start in the Chargers’ first ten games. A seven game losing streak to open the 2023 campaign was snapped February 5 with an 8-7 home win over Cleveland State CC. Sophomore Allison Deweese has led GHC offensively through the first ten games batting .353 in 34 official at bats. She has three doubles, two homers, and seven RBIs. Freshman Abigail Lathrop has hit .357 in nine games. She has four doubles. Four other Chargers with at least 20 at bats — sophomores Jordan Blair, Madison Dennis, Audrey Johnson, and Malone Aldridge — are hitting .313 or higher. Blair and Aldridge have each hit three home runs and have combined for 15 RBIs. A pair of freshmen have carried most of the pitching duties. Rena Fraga is 1-4 in five starts with one complete game and a 10.00 ERA. Jaycie Hand is 0-5 in five starts with one complete game, 12 strikeouts, and an 8.20 ERA. The Chargers are back in action Tuesday with a home doubleheader against Walters State CC. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m.

Georgia Highlands baseball split a doubleheader with Lincoln Trail College Friday at LakePoint in Emerson dropping the first game 4-3 before shutting out the Statesmen in the second game, 4-0. In the opener, Lincoln Trail scored three times in the top of the fourth to take a 4-1 lead. The Chargers answered back with two runs in the bottom of the frame but got no closer. Hudson Sapp had two hits for Georgia Highlands including a double and two RBIs. Bryson Stripling doubled and added a sacrifice. Davis Newman drove in one run with a hit. Austin Slate and Parker Poteet had the other Chargers’ base hits. Declan Dunn (3.1 IP, 4ER, 9H, 1BB, 2K) was tagged with the pitching loss. Zach Valentine (3.2 IP, 0R, 1H) retired the final 11 outs for GHC. In Game 2, Trey Baker (5 IP, 0R, 2H, 1BB, 3K) and Cason Rich (2 IP, 0R, 0H, 2K) combined to blank the Statesmen. Baker started and picked up his second pitching win of the season. Rich earned his first save. Sapp was 3-for-3 with a double and a walk at the plate. He drove in all four Georgia Highlands runs. Slate, Poteet, and Ryan Wideman had one hit apiece in the win. The Chargers (6-1) have a home doubleheader Monday with Point University prior to hosting Cleveland State CC Tuesday afternoon. GHC will also host a three-game series with Wabash Valley Friday and Saturday at Advent Health Stadium in Rome. They will play a single game Friday afternoon and a doubleheader Saturday afternoon in the Rome Braves ballpark.